SWEET-SOUR STEAK

2 pound round steak, 1 inch thick

2 tablespoon cooking oil
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
20 ounce can of tomatoes
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion
Small bay leaf, crumbled
1 small green pepper

Cut meat into serving size pieces. Heat oil in large heavy skillet. Add meat and brown well on both sides. Add salt, pepper, tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, onion and bay leaf. Cover tightly and simmer about 2 hours or until meat is very tender. Cut green pepper into strips, discarding seeds and core. Add to meat and cook gently, covered, 15 minutes more. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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